The internet has been buzzing all day today because of one name: Tucker Carlson.

If you haven’t heard the story yet, FOX News pundit Tucker Carlson responded to the recent comments from President Obama about the Philadelphia Eagles owner giving Michael Vick a second chance to compete in the NFL, and the conversation quickly took a sharp right.

“I’m a Christian, I’ve made mistakes myself, I believe fervently in second chances,” Carlson said. “But Michael Vick killed dogs, and he did in a heartless and cruel way. And I think, personally, he should’ve been executed for that. He wasn’t, but the idea that the President of the United States would be getting behind someone who murdered dogs?”

Well, I’m guessing Tucker Carlson took the phrase “eye for an eye” literally. But maybe he forgot that was in the Old Testament, not the New Testament where the Bible speaks about grace and mercy.

Understand, I have no sympathy for Vick going to prison for his part in the dogfighting operation. He did the crime and paid the time. But let’s not go overboard with this.

One of the key points of the prison system is to rehab misbehaving citizens, if rehab is possible depending on the case. By all standards, Michael Vick has shown contrition, has paid his debt to society and has traveled around the country encouraging kids not to make the same choices.

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You stupid lyncher. Go ahead kill him, execute him for killing his dogs. You don’t say anything about August Busch IV… No,,, he did not kill a dog, he just walked away from a crashed Corvette with… his dead girlfriend in it… By the way they just found another girlfriend dead on his estate. Execute Michael Vick, Carlson, go ahead pull the trigger…

For every black man, woman and child who has been lynched in this country just because they were black, let us remember the words of Tucker Carlson and understand that he was not just saying Michael Vick should be executed, but that all black folks should be executed if he feels they deserve it. He hasn’t threatened to nuke Korea or Cambodia because they eat dogs. He also hasn’t threatened to execute Phil Specter who killed his girlfriend, or even O.J. come to think of it. As a political science major, I understand politics. I understand the fact that he is trying to gain some “Me Vs. The President Points”. Its one thing to try and twist every little thing the President says, its another thing to make a total fool of yourself. What I find interesting is that everyone has ignored the fact that the Presidents initial call the the Eagles owner was to talk about the energy saving devices he was using, not Michael Vick. Oh, I forgot, the energy angle wouldn’t sell papers, so you see America, you’ve been given the dumb downed version of the truth once again. Shame on you.

Judgement of the Lord is at hand.He will appear like a thief at night soon.change your ways and follow Jesus.Carlton,people like you and the republicans make christians look very bad.You people are full of hate for blacks.You will leave America behind one day,because it’s God’s.And you will find that all races are equal and precious to God.You will stand in judgement one day and give account to God. As for Obama,No weapon against him shall prosper. Unless God allows it. I pray for him and I know alot of people around the world do to.God put him in office.So relax and allow GOD to do His thing with him to bless this nation.

Just because you say you are a Christian does not make it so! In Jesus preached that all sins are forgiveable …he simply espouses repentance as the way to HIM and HIS Father. You sir are a hypocrite. I appreciate President Obama weighing in on things that you refer to as un-Presidential. This tells me that he has the capacity and courage to make his position know on even the most mundane issues unlike others before him. He represents even the most common of citizens in the US so what is so appallng to you about him thanking the owner of the Eagles for giving Vick a second chance. It was a refreshing symbolic move a leader who does not put himself above those he serves…you and I included. This is one of his unique stengths that you apparently do not recognize. The ability to deal with complex issues in the political arena yet not afraid address morale and ethical issues facing the common America. In reality it matters not what you think about the job he is doing or what he should or should not address. He will be lead by GOD who is greater than he that is in the world…the likes of you and your anti-Obama media dogs. I hope you don’t really believe what you say and understand that sensationalism and veiled incitement sells, but there is a moral and ethical line that shouldn’t be crossed. However, if in fact you do I pray to God through the intercessor Jesus that you see the light and repent of your sins.

I dont have a problem with Vick getting a second chance with his life but I do have problems with sports giving these so called superstars second chances even if its for rape, shooting someone, aggravated assaault and other charges…would anyone else be getting this preferential treatment?

“Let he who has not sinned cast the first Stone” John 8 VS 7. If someone is truly sorry for what they have done, I believe that they should be given a second chance. What he had done is horrible. But look at what he is doing now. Talking to people about the dog fighting problem, and volunteering at the humane league.

BOLA, I have no qualms about saying what I’m about to say. You, sir, are an idiot. You aren’t very smart. This “let god handle everything” is exactly how we get periods like the dark ages. Humans innovate. You fundies just prefer to give your invisible sky fairy all of the credit.

I am sure that I am less than objective on this topic because I truly care for the welfare of animals, however, we must remember the facts here. This is a man who deliberately brought in and kept animals to kill one another as sport, who set up “rape stands” so that female pits had no where to escape to, and attached jumper cables to dogs’ ears and threw them in the pool to die a horrible death when they did not “perform”. Please understand that in no way am I supporting that Vick be executed; a comment like that from Carlson is completely inappropriate and obviously made out of anger and emotion. At the same time, I do not condone allowing someone who, in his mind, has been “rehabilitated” to be permitted to have a dog for their children. Remember, the reason his kids do not have a dog is because their father thought that it would be a good idea to throw the small family pet into one of his dog fighting rings, where it was immediately mutilated. He had to spend a good amount of time in jail and lost endorsements and a hefty salary, but he has the talent and was given the opportunity to go back to the game that he loves. His life is not even close to over, and his performance lately will garner endorsements in time. Part of me wishes that people would understand that someone who could do this to dogs have more severe issues than just a low-performing moral compass.